The Rally will run from 10am to noon on Saturday, April 22nd at the Memphis Civic Center Plaza.

All are encouraged to come as early as 9:30am to meet and mingle.

SCIENCE, NOT SILENCE

The March for Science demonstrates our passion for science and sounds a call to support and safeguard the scientific community. Recent policy changes have caused heightened worry among scientists. The incredible and immediate outpouring of support has made clear that these concerns are also shared by the support of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

The mis-characterization of science as a partisan issue, which has given policymakers permission to reject overwhelming evidence, is a critical and urgent matter. It is time for people who support scientific research and evidence-based policies to take a public stand and be counted.

ON APRIL 22, 2017, WE WALK OUT OF THE LAB AND INTO THE STREETS.

We are people who value science and recognize how science serves. We come from all races, all religions, all gender identities, all sexual orientations, all abilities, all socioeconomic backgrounds, all political perspectives, and all nationalities. Our diversity is our greatest strength: a wealth of opinions, perspectives, and ideas is critical for the scientific process. What unites us is a love of science, and an insatiable curiosity. We all recognize that science is everywhere and affects everyone.

Science is often an arduous process, but it is also thrilling. A universal human curiosity and dogged persistence is the greatest hope for the future. This movement cannot and will not end with a march. The relationship between science and democracy must not continue to erode. The application of science to society is not divorced from politics. Our plans for policy change and community outreach will start with Marches for Science world-wide, but it is imperative that we continue to celebrate and defend science at all levels - from local schools to federal agencies - throughout the world.

All funds donated to or raised by the March for Science are used to facilitate the march. Funds raised are used to pay rental and permit fees, as well as necessary insurance and MPD support for our event. Expenses to date include:

-- Permit Filing - $350

-- Insurance - $500

--MPD Special Events - $200/Officer to patrol intersections

Regarding funds raised: Beyond event costs, 75% of net proceeds will go to support local science outreach and education the remaining 25% of net proceeds will go towards protecting the Memphis Aquifer.

Note: Our official merchandise is sold locally at http://bluffcitysports.com/bluff_city_sports. There are several ads on Facebook for similar clothing sold at sunfrog, teechip, teespring. These stores are not associated with us and the sellers do not send the money raised to the March for Science.